The 2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup® awards have been revealed! Each year, world-class judges sample the best of Virginia to award medals and select the Governor’s Cup Case, Best in Show Cider, and Governor’s Cup winner.
This year, 10 products from 8 companies in Virginia have been selected as finalists for the 2023 Good Food Awards.
Dedicated to recognizing and supporting sustainable farming and local food production, The Good Food Foundation awards the most exemplary products from all over the world each year. The 2023 award finalists have been announced, and the products from Virginia are truly remarkable!
Get ready for love-filled events and festivals this month. Of course, Valentine’s is a celebration that’s all about indulgence: wine, chocolate, and anything suggestive of sweet, romantic gestures. But love is everywhere, all month long, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Three Virginia brands had some happy news this holiday season. All were announced as Runners Up in the Garden & Gun Magazine “Made in the South” awards for 2022.
January is the perfect time to embrace slow cooking, savory stews, and delightful brunches. There are so many fantastic food events happening in Virginia this month! From wine tastings to cooking classes and festivals that combine food with music and culture, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN), formerly known as the Roanoke Regional Food System Partnership, is granting more than $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region. The following organizations received funding: Virginia Cooperative Extension, One Valley Inc., Feeding Southwest Virginia, Highland Park Elementary School, Lick Run Community Development Corporation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia, and Cave Spring Elementary School PTA.
The Virginia Association for Biological Farming (VABF) — Virginia’s premier organization for biological and organic farmers, gardeners, foodies, educators, advocates, and supporters of sustainable agriculture — has opened registration to record sales for its 23rd annual conference to be held at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, January 6-8, 2023.
The season of gifting – and eating! – is upon us, and December is the perfect time for a winter market trip for local holiday gifts. But this month is not all about the shopping; we’ve got plenty of date night ideas (craft cocktail lessons, anyone?) or bring the kids along for adventures in baking or a visit with the jolly old elf himself. Whatever you choose, there is plenty to see and do before that final New Year’s Eve countdown.
It’s November, and while the air may be cooler, there are still many foodie festivities to enjoy this month. From savory food festivals, oysterfests, and wine, cider, and beer fests, there is something for every food and drink lover to enjoy. Grab a friend and head out to discover what flavors lie ahead.
Pumpkin patches and all the activities that our local farms offer in addition to pumpkin picking make it one of our favorite Autumnal pastimes. From the hayrides to apple cider, petting zoos to punkin’ chunkin’, bonfires to face painting; a day at the local pumpkin patch is a memory to cherish forever. we’ve curated this list of family farms around the state that offer all the pumpkin-filled fun you can handle. So get exploring!
